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Study 47 of 49

The Latter Rain and the Loud Cry

The Spirit's final outpouring for the finishing of the work

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

As the early rain began the gospel harvest, the latter rain will ripen it. The outpouring is promised to a people who have received the message of Christ our righteousness, and the loud cry is that message going to the world with power.

Key points

  • The latter rain ripens what the early rain began; it does not replace preparation.
  • The loud cry is the everlasting gospel proclaimed with the Spirit's power.
  • Preparation is the daily reception of Christ, not a future scramble.

Key texts

  • Joel 2:23-29
  • Acts 2:16-21
  • Revelation 18:1-4
  • Zechariah 10:1
  1. Comprehension

    1. What is the relation of the early rain to the latter rain?

  2. Scripture

    2. Read Zechariah 10:1. What is the instruction concerning the latter rain?

  3. Scripture

    3. Read Revelation 18:1. What lightens the earth in the loud cry?

  4. Doctrinal Clarity

    4. Why can't the latter rain substitute for daily preparation?

  5. Contrast

    5. Contrast a revival of feeling with an outpouring of the Spirit.

  6. Doctrinal Clarity

    6. What is the message of the loud cry, according to Revelation 14 and 18?

  7. Application

    7. Are you asking for the Spirit, or only discussing the latter rain?

  8. Application

    8. What obstacle in your church most hinders such an outpouring?